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Will NZ house prices jump or crash? A 2025 property price forecast

We’ve got the answers to the million dollar question.

Ben Tutty
Last updated: 6 November 2024 | 3 min read
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The NZ property market may see a recovery in 2025, with economists from Kiwibank and ANZ forecasting interest rate cuts. This could improve mortgage affordability and stimulate buyer demand.

Key factors expected to drive price increases include:

- Strong population growth

- Investor-friendly policies like a shorter bright-line test

- Slowing new home construction

While some regions are already seeing growth, affordability remains a challenge, and expert forecasts can be uncertain. Buyers should always seek financial advice.

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